Definition & calculation
Numerator: Number of sampled assisted households confirming at post-distribution monitoring that they received the complete ration or transfer value in the correct commodity mix and quality
Denominator: Total number of assisted households sampled at post-distribution monitoring
Divide the number of sampled households confirming receipt of the full, correct entitlement by the total sampled, expressed as a percentage.
Formula: (Numerator ÷ Denominator) × 100
Means of verification
Post-distribution monitoring (PDM) survey, distribution reconciliation records
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
Measures delivery accuracy/quality, not adequacy of the ration itself; triangulate self-reported receipt with distribution reconciliation records and define 'full entitlement' against the planned ration or transfer value in advance. Aligned with Sphere and CHS quality standards.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- % change in average crop yield among supported farming households
- % of assisted people satisfied with the food/cash assistance received
- % of assisted people who know how to provide feedback or make a complaint about the assistance
- % of target households with a high or very high share of expenditure on food